WILL COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

EIN: 363564555 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

JOLIET, IL

Total Revenue
$4,930,306
Total Expenses
$3,385,144
Total Assets
$7,082,256
Net Assets
$3,774,436
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
NICOLE MURRAY
Phone
8157147100
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

WILL COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, founded in 1988, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $4.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 116% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.5M, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

SEEKING TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION, WILL COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES, AND HOPE TO REALIZE A VISION OF A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE. WILL COUNTY HABITAT ADHERES TO A STRICT NON-PROSELYTIZING POLICY AND WILL NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE ON THE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONDITION THAT PEOPLE MUST ADHERE TO OR CONVERT TO A PARTICULAR FAITH OR LISTEN AND RESPOND TO MESSAGING DESIGNED TO INDUCE CONVERSION TO A PARTICULAR FAITH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,386,838 Revenue: $1,593,664

HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM: FAMILIES IN NEED OF A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE BUILD SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOMES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH US. HABITAT HOUSES ARE MODESTLY SIZED. THEY ARE LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE HOMEOWNER...

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HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM: FAMILIES IN NEED OF A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE BUILD SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOMES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH US. HABITAT HOUSES ARE MODESTLY SIZED. THEY ARE LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE HOMEOWNER FAMILY'S NEEDS, BUT SMALL ENOUGH TO KEEP CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS AFFORDABLE. THE LABOR OF VOLUNTEERS AND PARTNER FAMILIES, EFFICIENT BUILDING METHODS, MODEST HOUSE SIZES, AND NO-PROFIT LOANS MAKE IT AFFORDABLE FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO PURCHASE HABITAT HOUSES. AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP HELPS CREATE THE CONDITIONS THAT FREE FAMILIES FROM INSTABILITY, STRESS, AND FEAR AND ENCOURAGES SELF-RELIANCE AND CONFIDENCE. STUDIES SHOW THAT STRONG AND STABLE HOUSEHOLDS ARE FOUNDATIONAL TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH. WHEN A HOME FOSTERS - INSTEAD OF HINDERS - HEALTH AND SAFETY, FAMILIES CAN FLOURISH. OWNING AN AFFORDABLE HOME ALSO ALLOWS HOMEOWNERS TO LIFT THEIR ENTIRE FAMILY BY SAVING FOR THEIR FUTURES AND INVESTING IN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES - BOLSTERING JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND LONG-TERM CAREER GROWTH.

Program 2
Expenses: $436,915

HOME PRESERVATION PROGRAM: OUR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM IS AN OUTREACH INITIATIVE THAT SEEKS TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW TO MODERATE-INCOME HOMEOWNERS, INCLUDING VETERANS AND SENIORS...

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HOME PRESERVATION PROGRAM: OUR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM IS AN OUTREACH INITIATIVE THAT SEEKS TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW TO MODERATE-INCOME HOMEOWNERS, INCLUDING VETERANS AND SENIORS, WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO MAINTAIN THEIR HOMES DUE TO AGE, DISABILITY, OR FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES. WE PARTNER WITH FAMILIES TO HELP THEM RECLAIM THEIR HOMES WITH PRIDE AND DIGNITY. THE PROGRAM ALLOWS FAMILIES TO STAY IN THE HOME WHERE THEY LIVE WITHOUT BEING DISRUPTED BY THE UNCERTAINTY, TRAUMA, AND EXPENSE OF MOVING. PROJECTS CONSIST OF INTERIOR AND/OR EXTERIOR REPAIRS INTENDED TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY AND ALLEVIATE CRITICAL HEALTH AND LIFE SAFETY ISSUES, OR CODE VIOLATIONS. VOLUNTEER TEAMS, ALONG WITH SUBCONTRACTORS, WORK UNDER THE DIRECTION OF HABITAT STAFF TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS.

Program 3
Expenses: $183,647

NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM: THROUGH OUR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION WORK, WE TAILOR OUR EFFORTS BY PARTNERING LOCALLY WITH RESIDENTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BEST ADDRESS...

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NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM: THROUGH OUR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION WORK, WE TAILOR OUR EFFORTS BY PARTNERING LOCALLY WITH RESIDENTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BEST ADDRESS REAL CONCERNS AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE THERE. USING A DATA-DRIVEN AND CUSTOMIZABLE APPROACH, WE FOCUS ON FIRST UNDERSTANDING THE CONCERNS OF THE RESIDENTS AND THEN EMPOWERING THESE RESIDENTS TO LEAD THE PROJECTS THEY WANT TO SEE. ALONGSIDE HABITAT, RESIDENTS WORK WITH CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, NEW AND LONGSTANDING NEIGHBORHOOD COALITIONS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. BECAUSE EACH NEIGHBORHOOD'S CHALLENGES AND ASPIRATIONS ARE DIFFERENT, THE FRAMEWORK ACTS AS A GUIDE THAT CAN BE TAILORED TO FIT THE GOALS OF EACH COMMUNITY. THAT'S WHY NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION CAN LOOK LIKE ANYTHING FROM DEVELOPING PUBLIC PARKS TO ORGANIZING SAFETY MEETINGS WITH THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT TO REHABBING AND REOPENING SCHOOLS, STORES, AND HOMES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,231,486
Program Service Revenue $1,552,254
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $146,566
TOTAL REVENUE $4,930,306

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,178
Salaries & Benefits $1,302,038
Fundraising Expenses $381,003
Program Expenses $2,007,400
Other Expenses $2,073,928
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,385,144

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,930,306 $2,278,123 +1.2%
Expenses $3,385,144 $1,910,874 +0.8%
Net Income $1,545,162 $367,249 +3.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
53
Volunteers
5400

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$236,495
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TOM LANCASTER PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY BECHTOLD PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM BROPHY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REID FILOTTO TREASUTER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EUGENIE CHECKO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG SITAR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA DELOACH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDY MITCHELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT CZERKIES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMANTHA BLUEMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE MURRAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$115,094 $0 $115,094
DAVE NEARY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$121,401 $0 $121,401
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2024 $4,930,306 $3,385,144 $7,082,256 $1,545,162
2023 $2,278,123 $1,910,874 $3,592,431 $367,249
2022 $2,305,975 $2,017,060 $1,995,209 $288,915
2021 $2,833,756 $2,525,930 $4,535,896 $307,826
2020 $2,344,448 $2,535,128 $4,171,215 $-190,680
2019 $1,599,360 $1,309,097 $4,281,193 $290,263
2018 $1,476,774 $1,112,466 $4,032,701 $364,308
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